PMD Warns of Rain-Windstorm Across Pakistan

News Desk 

Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a forecast indicating intermittent rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms across various regions, including Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, central and upper Punjab, Islamabad, and north Balochistan, over the next 24 hours. Additionally, snowfall is expected in mountainous areas.

A hailstorm is also anticipated during this period, with heavy falls predicted in isolated areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir. Dust storms and winds that raise dust are forecasted for southern parts of the country.

Moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to landslides in specific areas such as Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galiyat, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, potentially affecting vulnerable points during the night of March 29 and March 30.

The adverse weather conditions, including windstorms, hailstorms, and lightning, may cause damage to standing crops and structures like electric poles, vehicles, and solar panels. Tourists and farmers are advised to exercise caution during this period.

The synoptic situation indicates the influence of a westerly wave over the western and upper regions of the country, expected to persist in the upper parts until March 31.

In the past 24 hours, rain, wind, and thunderstorms were observed in north Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and upper/central Punjab.

Other parts of the country experienced partly cloudy weather.

Rainfall measurements recorded during this period include significant amounts in various regions, such as Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Balochistan, and Punjab.

The highest maximum temperatures were recorded in Mithi at 39°C and Shaheed Benzirabad at 38°C.